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The Power of Raw Vegetables

Recently my nutritionist – a health
freak if ever there was one – suggested
I eat raw vegetables like cabbage, kale, 
asparagus, brussel sprouts, cauliflower 
and broccoli, all of the cruciferous family,
all packed with vital antioxidants, 
vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals
and fibre, (relieving weekly straining
bouts of constipation.) As for results 
he assured me with an assured smile
I’d be stronger and feel years younger,
though vouched cautiously I could expect 
a few typical but minor side-effects, 
but easily adjusted to, notably when 
spring sets in and my ears grow like spires
and to everyone’s amazement I start
hopping about, my libido supercharged 
after years of living celibate! – And as 
he sees me out with an aside and wink
he says: You'd do well to forewarn the wife.

Roselle Plant

I love this plant so much
Roselle jam if sweeten and cooked
      down to a spreadable consistency 
      is similar to other fruit jam. 
Roselle juice is a refreshing drink
      made by the calyxes in water in water
      and often sweeten to taste. 
Roselle leaves a good dish for soup. 
Roselle bark if dried and boiled is good for tea
Both are known for their vibrant red color 
And tart, slightly floral flavor profile
Plus, they are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants
Offering potential health benefits.

Tea Can Be the Spice of Life

Because I like variety,
I’ve got many different boxes of tea upon my shelf.
Sometimes I might mix them up,
adding two different bags of tea to seep inside my glass.
Some flavors I enjoy consist of these: rose hips, jasmine,
hibiscus, cinnamon, apple spice, chamomile, mint blend,
and one called Tension Tamer! Its ingredients are
peppermint, licorice, and hops (to name a few).

“Real” tea contains antioxidants, which means
I ought to drink more of those teas than I do.
Though green tea is the healthiest, I still prefer
unique and naturally sweet herbal teas.
They have minerals and other ingredients to make them healthy too.
I enjoy a variety of them, with names like “blood red orange.”
I add a few of them together, seeping them in boiled water,
then flavoring them with honey. Ahhh, to savor nice warm tea.

HONEY SWEET QUEEN DREG-

Honey
sweet honey
food of love, nectar
sugar well amix amino antioxidants.
fruit of relationship
Sweet 
                                                          +
Queen 
enchantress vision belle royal
epitome heroine leading light
female monarch regnant
underclass down N out
Dreg


12/13/2023
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2023©
from anthology " a Place 4 Her Heart "

Onion

I, naughtily, peeled and peeled you to find the truth within,
You have, dear, taught me the philosophy of nothingness;
Each of your petals, like magical herbs, tickles my skin,
Each leaf, as a united nation, enwraps your thickness...!

In you is fulfilled the Buddhist concept of Nirvana,
You are accused of arousing sensuality too;
The Israelites, in each step, seeking flora and fauna,
The Bible says each one missed you, restlessness in them grew...!

One who wishes to kiss one's spouse should not eat you, they say,
Each dish of each little home, yet, dear, you make delicious:
Antioxidants, Blood Sugar, and the Digestive way,
Symbol of protection, memories... you are auspicious...!

Peel yourself selflessly...  this is what every onion says,
Resurrection means crucifixion too in humbler ways...!!!

Thank You Orchard

lumpy
pear-shaped
bright green
quince

fibrous
sour
needs honey or sugar
jelly is great

contains antioxidants
helps manage pregnancy nausea
loving the sourness
thank you orchard
for putting quince into my path

Blackberry Pie

Would you like a piece of blackberry pie?
Oh, yes, he said, oh, my, oh, my!
Blackberries are antioxidants you know.
I had no idea and told him so.
 
Blackberries on ice cream or even in cake.
Blackberry jam after a kiss.
Blackberry pie, it is great for goodness sake!
I salivate thinking of this.
 
They are a terrific source of vitamin C.
I am wondering now if I should keep all the pie for me.
And they have magnesium too, you know, he says with a sigh.
I don’t care a bit, I am dreaming of warm pie.
 
Blackberries on ice cream or even in cake.
Blackberry jam after a kiss.
Blackberry pie, it is great for goodness sake!
I salivate thinking of this.
 
He has forgotten the pie and is speaking of cheese.
I am tired of his blather and want him gone in the breeze.
So, I can enjoy the pie by myself, and eat the whole thing.
When he finally leaves, I want to sing!
 
 
Written 8-11-22
Contest: Your thoughts on Blackberries
Host: Matt Calirl

Rainbow - Tanka 92

Radiant colors
     Phytonutrients galore
             Antioxidants
                   Disease fighting and healing
                         A livet I love to eat

Scent of Blue

Scent of blue is
blueberries rolling across
a syrupy pancake pile
in shades of sugary baubles
dancing in a plate.

Sharp bleu cheese spread delicately
upon a garden flavored cracker
and washed down with a soft
white Zinfandel, on a chilly Autumn night.

Blue-hued, purple eggplant parmesan 
packed with Anthocyanins and antioxidants;
add a side of purple cabbage,
fuel for the vital organs.

A nice blue-violet potato,
the sort my father grew in his garden,
loaded with fresh chives and cheese;
blue is the scent of palate-elation.

Hello From Dandelions

When the sun starts shining little longer
Perky, beautiful, round, yellow flowers sprout up
Being in deep love with the sun and its energy,
They appear anywhere even in small cracks of dirt

In gardens, behind rocks, on hillsides or on roof tops
On gleaming carpets of prairies and grasslands
With toothy green leaves deeply notched
Swaying merrily in spring breezes “Hello” say dandelions

Some call them pesky weeds,
Some call them stubborn breeds that never seem to leave
To some, they are edible herbs and treats
With various health benefits
Loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals
Low in calories, rich in carbohydrates and fiber

After petals drop from ripen flower
Ball of parachute carrying seeds opens into a full sphere
Having rather gypsy feet after development is complete
Seeds of fluffy parachutes travel quite a bit
Gliding by air stream disperse to propagate
Turning into flowers after finding any little space

Charismatic, brilliant dandelions
Symbol of strength, optimism and eternal joy
Reminder to fight against adversities
And survive through challenges of life
While staying humble and upbeat

Blueberry Blue

It used to be that,
I had no appreciation
for fruit or juice.

Vegetables and their juice, 
on the other hand,
I loved and still do.

Fruit was always, 
for me, 
an acquired taste.

Now that it’s acquired,
I can’t seem to get enough,
especially if it’s blue.

Oh, How I love blueberries!
Those sweetly sour baubles of antioxidants
mystify and mesmerize my palate.

A smoothie,
 is not a smoothie, 
without blueberries.

That blue concoction of 
frozen yogurt and fruit
is ambrosia.

Blueberry pie engages all of my senses;
lulling me into a world of
blue, blue and more blue…

Blueberry bread,
dipped slightly in my coffee,
a tasty treat, fit for a queen.

Fresh blueberries
roly-poly around a bowl full of
pineapple, kiwi and raspberries.

My heart drops out through the soles of my feet
whenever I cannot get them;
I am so very blueberry blue.

I rush home and meditate to calm my soul,
In front of my favorite 
blue yen/yang wall.

Questions of An Alcoholic

They say one drink wears off in an hour
But what if it's a fishbowl whiskey sour
You were supposed to share, but chose to devour

They say a glass of wine is good for your heart
What size is a glass, is there a chart
Does it count if you have 6 beers before you start

I've heard that tea is full of antioxidants 
Does the name "Long Island" make a difference
Tell me now so I can prepare my defense

I'm sure you've heard that you shouldn't drink alone
But what if your talking on the phone
Or your dog, Charlie, is always at home

I think all of this is just too much math
Perhaps I'll take my crown royal to the bath
I'll contemplate the consequences with a laugh
I won't drink the whole bottle, only half
I'll record my intake later, complete with a graph

Adding Colorful Food To Your Diet

Adding Colorful Food to Your Diet

By Elton Camp

Antioxidants are needed experts say
Eating colored food is the best way

Their wise advice I decided to apply
To eat more brightly colored I’d try

I did it because I thought I should 
Even if they don’t taste very good

To my surprise, that wasn’t the case
I found a colorful food of good taste

It has red, orange, yellow and green
On each bite, two letters “m” are seen

From the pack, it is all ready to eat
There’s no need to give it any heat

Also, I’ll have you to understand,
There’s no mess made in your hand

I wish I had learned of this long ago
Because I really do enjoy them so

And the nutritionists have no doubt
Bright colors is what health is about

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